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Home Electrification Resources

Guidance and best practices for contractors, programs staff, policymakers, etc. on electrification.

PCE’s resources, case studies, contractor guidance, etc. are freely available to use. 

For specific questions, please reach out to use at [email protected] 

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General Guidance and Resources

Technical design guidelines on whole-home electrification and specific electric appliances, guidance for program and utility staff, etc. 

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All Electric Homes
Building System Options for All-Electric New Construction
Guidance on all-electric new construction by property type.
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All Electric Homes
Zero Emissions All-Electric Single-Family Construction Guide
Guide
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Water Heaters
How to Size Your Heat Pump Water Heater
Guide
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Installation
Conquering the Permitting Process
Permitting in San Mateo County and Los Banos can be daunting, but we have lots of insights that can help you navigate it with little to no problem. In some cases, you may not even need a permit. If you do, we can help you streamline the process.
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Home Upgrades

Avoiding Costly Electrical Service Upgrades
Home upgrades may require additional electrical capacity, but a service upgrade from PG&E can often be avoided by making smart choices.
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Energy Costs
Typical home electrification costs
As your partner in clean energy, we provide line-by-line pricing for typical home upgrade projects, so there are no surprises.
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Laundry
Heat pump dryer video
Short (<2 minute) overview of how heat pump dryers work, from ENERGY STAR.
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Design Guidlines
All Electric Homes
Design Guidelines for Home Electrification
Technical guidelines on whole-home electrification
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Water Heaters
Ecosizer Tool for Sizing Central HPWH Systems
Third-party tool (Ecosizer) on how to size central heat pump water heater systems.

For Contractors

Guidance for contractors on electrification installation topics.

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All Electric Homes
PG&E class on how to electrify without upgrading your panel
PG&E Class (login required)
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Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heater Noise and Vibration Guidelines
Guide
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Water Heaters
Plan a Drain Line for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Guide
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Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Guidelines
Guide
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Water Heaters
Providing Enough Space and Air for Your Heat Pump Water Heater
Guidance on installing heat pump water heaters with enough air flow.
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Guide
Water Heaters
Comparison of HPWHs and electric resistance water heaters
Compare how older and more traditional electric resistance compare with new high efficiency heat pump water heaters

Case Studies

Case studies, reports, pilot project results, and other PCE-led research on electrification, including installation costs, customer savings, avoiding service upsizing, etc. 

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Water Heaters
Combination Heat Pump HVAC and Water Heater Systems, Harvest Thermal Pilot Report
Report on PCE’s pilot with Harvest Thermal combination HVAC/HPWH systems.
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Water Heaters
Harvest Thermal Pilot - Independent Verification Report
Results from PCE’s pilot of Harvest Thermal, a combination heat pump water heater and HVAC system.
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Case Study
All Electric Homes
Case Study of Whole-Home Electrification in San Mateo County
Whole-Home electrification analysis of 9 homes in San Mateo County, demonstrating bill savings potential, service upgrade avoidance, and cost impacts.

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Articles

Articles and other external materials.

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Home Electrification
Accelerating Electrification of California’s Multifamily Buildings
Article – Stop Waste
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Induction Cooktop
Bay Area Regional Energy Network
Michelin Star Chef Rogelio Garcia Makes Huaraches on an Induction Cooktop on Acceso Total
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Induction Cooktop
What is Induction Cooking? | The Switch Is On
The Switch Is On Chef Rachelle Boucher explains induction technology and cooking.
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All Electric Homes
"Yes, it’s possible to electrify a home on just 100 amps"
Article – Canary Media
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All Electric Homes
"Upending Electrification Myths: Electrification won’t break the grid, it will make it smarter."
Article – Rewiring America